WASHINGTON: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi met with his American counterpart Hillary Clinton here on Tuesday.
Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) chief General Shuja Pasha and Pakistan’s Ambassador to Washington Hussain Haqqani were also present in the meeting.
According to sources, two sides exchanged views on Pak-Afghan policy review, Swat truce deal and economic aid to Pakistan.
It may be mentioned here that earlier, U.S. Senator John Kerry called for urgent aid of 4-5 billion dollars for Pakistan.
Speaking to newsmen following the meeting, Clinton said that she was "very grateful for the minister's advice and counsel" and would consult closely with Pakistan as part of the strategic review.
On this occasion, Foreign Minister Qureshi told reporters: "Pakistan is willing to work with the American administration to fight extremism and terrorism."
"We are determined to defeat terrorism in all its forms and manifestations," he said.
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